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Milestone reached for Scottish microchipping law
Compulsory dog microchipping is expected to come into force in England, Wales and Scotland in April 2016. New rules to...
Vets aim to develop a novel test for neck pain
Signs of syringomyelia are often very subtle and can vary between dogs, meaning some cases may go undiagnosed. Test could...
Kennel Club may officially recognise crossbreeds
"The Kennel Club’s concern is that too many crossbreed breeders are making false promises". New register could include ancestry and...
Success for hip and elbow dysplasia schemes
The latest data shows a sustained reduction in the incidence and severity of hip and elbow dysplasia in screened dogs....
Nearly 1m cats at greater risk of FIV, PDSA warns
Fighting is the primary cause of FIV transmission, so un-neutered male cats are most at risk. New figures released to coincide...
MPs to visit greyhound track
A key concern is a lack of transparency in this self-regulated industry. Greyhound welfare inquiry gathers pace MPs are...
Westminster to consult on dog breeding
The puppy farming industry is said to be worth around £100 million a year. George Eustice announces legislation review ...
Electronic cigarettes, nicotine and nicotine patches
Jane Ellison from the Veterinary Poisons Information Service looks at the hazards of nicotine… Image (C) Ecig Click...
Blood typing and cross-matching
Wendy Barnett's article looks at how the emergence of blood banks has changed the face of transfusion medicine…...
Make the link and save a life
Freda Scott-Park from the Links Group explains how animal abuse may indicate child cruely and domestic violence… ...